When Christianity and Buddhism meet: a Catholic at the zendo.

From: Commonweal | Date: January 17, 1997| Author: Healey, John W. | Copyright information

Buddhism's significant contribution is the practice of self-meditation. Constant self-meditation can make one's Christian faith freer, more personal and exploratory. It also helps one to be more responsive and attentive to the gospel.

Dear Sister Linda Julian,

Several times toward the end of Zen retreats we have made together, you have asked, "But what does my Christianity add to my Buddhism?" And the answer you received was, "Nothing. It's all going the other way right n...

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